Information and guidelines are presented for implementing a school district's Mentally Gifted Minor (MGM) Program, which operates within the regular school organization, under the administration of the school principal. Goals for an MGM program listed cover learning skills and cognitive and affective processes. Relevant California legislation on…

The 17 guidelines and steps presented resulted from a series of four workshops conducted at Purdue University to discuss the integration of FHA/HERO into classroom activities. (SH)

Presented are guidelines for the development of programs to serve emotionally disturbed students in Indiana. The official guidelines define the educationally handicapped and give organizational information. Stressed is the importance of understanding the disturbed child's behavior for effective teaching. Offered to help in the identification of…

This guide is intended to assist school personnel by clarifying issues, provide directions in basic information, and stimulate practical considerations for the learner in the area of consumer education. Its objectives are to (1) assist school administrators in the implementation of consumer education, and (2) assist secondary teachers in planning…

This systematic planning guide is intended to assist early childhood teachers in planning the educational program and in designing classroom activities. In addition, New Jersey educators will find it helpful in complying with state requirements. Guidelines are presented in the following areas: (1) establishing a philosophy; (2) developing goals;…

Eleven educational equity events and programs undertaken by Quincy (Massachusetts) public schools involved in Project Inter-Action are described in this booklet. Guidelines for planning such events are included. The booklet may be used to design equity events, to provide ideas for making curriculum more equitable, or to stimulate action. The…

This introductory handbook is intended to provide teachers with an overview of the Primary Education Program (PEP), designed for use with children at preschool, kindergarten and first grade levels. Background information on the development of PEP is presented and the rationale and design of the program are discussed. Briefly discussed are the…

This material developed as a resource in Los Angeles, California, is designed to assist teachers in the planning of social studies programs for grades one, two, and three. The ideas and suggestions are related directly to the two State textbooks which were adopted in 1971--"The Social Sciences: Concepts and Values," and "Voices of Life." The…